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3.1) Safety advice:
- Ensure hands are free of the crimping area at all times
- Ensure that the dies are completely closed to obtain a full compression
Never work with energised conductors. Ensure that voltage has been switched off before
starting work and check this with adequate instruments.
- Alteration of the tool is prohibited.
- Before operating the tool, check for any damage, the tool should not be used if damage is
visible
- The tool should be returned to the nearest Cembre service centre for any repairs required.
PROBLEM:
CAUSE:
SOLUTION:
Excess flash (wings) on
the crimped joint
- A smaller die profile than required has
been selected.
- Incorrect connectors have been used
- Other causes
- Adjust die profiles to match the
connector requirement
- Verify the connector type and size
is correct
- Return tool to Cembre for inspec-
tion and repair
The compression is of
insufficient depth and
the conductor can be
pulled from the joint
- The die profile is larger than required
- Incorrect connectors type have been
used
- Other causes
Die profile cannot be
changed
- Locking bolt has snapped in
- Press down locking bolt
Profile dies are difficult
to rotate
- Tool is soiled
- Tool is insufficient oiled
- Clean the tool
- Oil the bolts and screws
- Return tool to Cembre for inspec
tion and repair
Tool has no tension
when handles are fully
closed
- Tool is worn
- Return the tool to Cembre for
inspection and repair
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
